Day 01 – Hanoi arrival (Dinner included) Arrive in Hanoi, meet and transfer to hotel. Check-in. Enjoy Water Puppet Show. Dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02 – Hanoi Tours (Breakfast inclued),) Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Ba Dinh Square with Hochiminh Mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, visit Temple of Literature. After lunch (optional), visit Ethnology Museum, Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, take one hour around Old Quarter by pedicab. Dinner (upn request). Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3 – Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi (Brekfast included) After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Ninh Binh. We will visit Tam Coc Cave by riding hand-oared sampan. Lunch at local restaurant (optional). Take a bicycle riding to the Temple dedicated to Dinh and Le Dynasties in Hoa Lu ancient town. Return to Hanoi for dinner (dinner upon request). Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 04 – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast included,Dinner included) After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport; Half day sightseeing touraround Ho Chi Minh: visit Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Dinner on Saigon River. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 5 – Hochiminh City – My Tho – Mekong Delta (Breakfast included,Dinner
included)
After breakfast at hotel, we will travel to My Tho, city of Tien Giang province by bus. This is the most beautiful rural areas of the Mekong Delta.
Cruise on Tien River to Thoi Son Islet where we will visit a tropical fruit garden and enjoy local Folk songs. Lunch will be served at local restaurant with Vietnamese special dishes as “Tai Tuong” fried fish, spring rolls and shrimps. After that continue to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and complete today’s trip. Transfer back to HCMC where travelers will enjoy dinner with Vietnamese Traditional Music Show. Overnight in Hochiminh City

Day 6 – Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnel – Cao Dai Temple – Moc Bai – Phnom Penh (Breakfast included) After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Phnom Penh – on the way full day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple. transfer to border in Moc Bai by bus – and than after crossing border proceed to Phnom Penh. Arrive in hotel in Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 7 – Phnom Penh Tour (breakfast included) Full day sightseeing in Phnom Penh: The Royal Palace; The Silver Pagoda; The National Museum.
OPTIONALLY – Killing Fields. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 8 – Phnom – Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake – Siem Reap (breakfast included) Transfer by bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with sightseeing on the way; arrival to Siem Reap; after drive to the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap.Boarding on boat in Tonle Sap Lake.
Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Free for your own time or rolling at local market for shopping until transfer to Siem Reap.Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 9 – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Complex – Siem Reap (breakfast included; dinner included) after breakfast visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century) :
the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hills. Dinner and enjoy Khmer Traditional Dance Show at local restaurant – Dinner with Apsara Dances show; Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 10 – Siem Reap – Yangooon (via Bangkok Airport) (breakfast included) After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Yangoon (via Bangkok).
Arrival at Yangon International Airport. Guests assisted through immigration, baggage claim, customs clearance and transfer to hotel and on the way, introduce the country with welcome presents. Welcome drink at the hotel and guests shown to their rooms. Visit the colonial area, the Sule Pagoda-the landmark of Yangon City Centre, which has been enshrined the hair relic of Buddha, the Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image-72 meters long huge colossal image. In the late afternoon, Visit Shwedagon Pagoda during the sunset (The Heart of Myanmar people and landmark of Yangon stands as the pride of Myanmar). Enjoy the welcome dinner at Padomar Restaurant. Overnight in Yangoon

Day 11 Yangoon – Bagan Sightseeing (breakfast inclued) Early morning breakfast at the hotel.Transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan.After arrival to Bagan Airport – transfer and check in at Hotel On the first day of Bagan, the Shwezigon Pagoda-the glory of Bagan, the Ananda Temple-the masterpiece of Bagan, the Sulamani Temple-the 12th century temple, which is proud for its colourful wall paintings, Dhamayangyi Temple – the biggest temple in Bagan, the lacquerware workshop-the unique of Bagan, etc. Finally, enjoy the sunset on top of the Pyatthatkyi pagoda.Return to hotel and leisure.Overnight in Bagan.

Day 12 Bagan – Manadalay Airport – Amarapura – Mandalay (breakfast included) Early morning breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, transfer to Amarapura (01:00 hour), an ancient capital of Myanmar, where we can observe the life of over 1000 monks at Mahagandaryon Monastery & silk weaving factory. Drive to Mandalay and on the way Visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the most sacred Buddha Images in Myanmar with 01 ton of gold-gilded and many pieces of precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, etc. Continue visiting of traditional handicraft workshops such as, marble carving, gold leaves beating, Kuthodaw Pagoda, which houses 729 marble slabs sculptured the teaching of Buddha, Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, which is the masterpiece of wood carving, etc. Finally enjoy the sunset on top of Mandalay Hill where we can admire the beauty of Mandalay City, Shan Plateau, etc. Come back to hotel and leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 13 Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake (breakfast included) Early morning breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for the flight to Heho. Upon arrival, drive to Nyaung Shwe pier – emabrking on the boat Transfer to hotel located on the lake. Visit Inle lake : floating Garden floating garden (build up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles), floating farm and floating village, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Inpawkhone village, etc.Back to hotel and free time.
Overnight in Inle Lake.

Day 14 Inle Lake – In Thein Sightseeing – heho – Yangoon (breakfast included; dinner included) Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to In Thein village and visit In Thein pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes-which are supposed to be old about 500 years. Afternoon transfer to airport and fly back to Yangon – upon arrival Yangon, transfer to hotel, check in and free. Farewell Dinner at Royal Thazin Restaurant Overnight in Yangoon

Day 15 – Yangoon – Bangkok – Hanoi
Morning breakfast at the hotel ; after check out Visit Botahtaung Pagoda- the combination of stupa & temple, Scott Market – the biggest one in Yangon (closed every Monday and public holidays). In the afternoon, transfer to International airport for departure via Bangkok.

Price $1550 in twin share room, single supplement $590

The above price is INCLUSIVE of:

+ Private transfer with modern & air-conditioned coach/bus as the

+ itinerary Experienced English speaking guide escorts as the itinerary

+ (each country with its own local licensed guides leading the group)

+ Accommodation based on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast

+ dinners accordingly to the itinerary (3 dinners in Vietnam; 1dinner in

Cambodia; 2 dinners in Myanmar)

+ Entrance fees & boat trips as sites listed in Vietnam (Tam Coc Cave;

+ Tonle Sap Lake; Inle Lake in Myanmar)

The above prices is EXLUSIVE OF:

+ cost of Airline tickets as follows (the prices can change upon making

+ the reservation and issuing the tickets with particant names):

Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh = 119 USD per person // Siem Reap – Bangkok = 250 USD per person // Bangkok – Yangoon = 165 USD per person // Yangon – Bagan = 105 USD per person // Bagan – Mandalay = 50 USD per person // Mandalay – Heho = 50 USD //  Heho – Yangoon = 105 USD per person // Yangoon – Bangkok = 165 USD per person // Bangkok – Hanoi = 159 USD per persons (TOTAL for flights: 1168 USD)

+ Visa fee in Vietnam (25 USD + 20USd for processing visa on arrival) &

Cambodia 30 USD & Myanmar 30 USD + processing documents for visa on arrival 10 USD) = TOTAL for VISAS: 115 USD

+ Airport taxes upon departure from Cambodia 25 USD and Myanmar 10 USD = total 35 USD

+ Travel Insurance

+ Customary tips for hotel’s bell boys; drivers and guides (25 USD for

+ each country – total 75 USD)

+ Beverage during meals

+ Personal Expenses

+ Any other services not listed as above price

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Day 1 Arrive Auckland

On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening get together and enjoy a welcome drink with your tour guide.

Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel. Auckland.

Day 2 Auckland/Bay of Islands (walking 2-3 hours)

Depart Auckland and travel north along Twin Coast Discovery Highway stop at the Kauri Museum. We visit the Waipoua Forest to see Tane Mahuta – the world’s largest kauri tree, before arriving to the beautiful Bay of Islands. On arrival visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore.

Accommodation: Hotel Paihia,Bay of Islands, 2 nights. (B)

Day 3 Bay of Islands (walking 5-6 hours)
Urupukapuka Island, one of the most beautiful in the Marine Park. There are several stunning small bays with white sandy beaches, clear water and safe swimming plus island walks. Urupukapuka Island Archaeological Walk. The complete Urupukapuka Island Archaeological Walk (5 hr) is designed in a clockwise direction, and may be joined at most of the larger bays. This track generally follows the outer edge of the island passing various archaeological features. The southern loop covers more sites and overlooks calm, sheltered bays. The northern loop visits fewer sites, but includes some interesting sites and offers dramatic views from high, rugged cliffs. The route can be divided into shorter walks of 2.5 hours each. Or you can take one of the smaller tracks in the area or enjoy a full day at leisure in the Bay of Islands. (B)
Day 4 Bay of Islands/ Auckland (walking 1-2 hours)

This morning cruise to Cape Brett. Weather permitting, travel through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. In the afternoon return to Auckland via Whangarei along the scenic Hibiscus Coast. A short city tour including a drive to Mt Eden an ancient volcano to take in the spectacular views of the city of Auckland.

Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel. Auckland. (B)

Day 5 Waitomo Caves/ Rotorua (walking 2-3 hours)

Drive south through the Waikato district to Waitomo. At the Waitomo Caves experience a guided tour and boat ride of the incredible Glow-worm Grotto lit by thousands of tiny glowworms. In the afternoon stop at the famous Big Apple Restaurant for lunch, before traveling to Rotorua for a leisurely walk through the Red Forest where you see giant sequoias. An evening with traditional Maori culture and entertainment. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner, followed by a performance by Maori dancers.

Accommodation: Ventura Inn Suites, Rotorua, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6 Rotorua (walking 3-5 hours)

Visit Te Puia and soak up the Maori culture, see the elusive kiwi. Drive to the Mt Maunganui Summit Track for a hike to the summit, some 232 metres. The view at the top is superb, offering awesome scenes of surrounding islands and the Mount beaches and harbour. Enjoy a rewarding swim in the hot saltwater pools. (B)

Day 7 Rotorua/ Tongariro (walking 2-3 hours)

Early morning start to the Wai–O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. Enjoy the different thermal activities, the bubbling mud, champagne pools, steaming ground and the Lady Knox Geyser erupting daily at 10.15am. Travelling south we stop to view the mighty Huka Falls. The next stop will take your breath away with incredible of Lake Taupo – New Zealand’s largest freshwater lake with Mt Ruapehu in the background. We travel south along the lake and on to Desert Road through the volcanic plateau of the World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park.
Accomodation : Taihope (B)

Day 8 Tongariro – Wellington (walking 7-9 hours)

The Tongariro Crossing is a challenging walk taking 7-8 hours, covering a distance of 17 km. It`s often described as the best one day walk in New Zealand. The Tongariro Crossing provides an opportunity to experience some of the most scenic volcanically active areas of the park. After this beautiful walk we continue our journey towards Wellington. Continue along the Capiti Coast and into the capital city of Wellington.

Accommodation: Comfort Inn, Wellington. (B)

Day 9 Wellington/Christchurch (walking 1-2 hours)

To day our city tour will include drive up to MT Victoria for a spectacular view of the city, visit to Te Papa National Museum. In afternoon we fly to the beautiful city of Christchurch. A city tour will include the Botanical Gardens. Accommodation: The Garden Hotel, Christchurch. (B)

Day 10 Christchurch – Mt. Cook (walking 3-4 hours)

After breakfast travel south over the Canterbury Plains. Stop at Lake Tekapo and take in the breathtaking view from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue towards the Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain. The Aoraki Mount Cook region is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world; it also has some of the best walks in the world. Enjoy a stunning 4km (2.5 mile) trek along the well maintained track to the terminal lake of the Hooker Glacier. You will pass over the turbulent Hooker River by a swingbridge, to unsurpassed views of Aoraki Mount Cook’s south face and the surrounding glaciers. Enjoy lunch in the shadow of New Zealand’s highest peak, standing at 3,754 metres with an opportunity take an optional scenic flight over Mt Cook Mountain (weather permitting).

Accommodation: Twizel. (B)

Day 11 Mt. Cook/ Dunedin (walking 4-5hours)

A morning stop at a salmon farm to taste some of the world’s best smoked salmon then follow the Waitaki Valley, passing hydroelectric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore. Travel through Oamaru and the East Coast to Moreaki here we stop to see strange spherical boulders strewn on the beach. Continue south to Dunedin, the most Scottish NZ town.
The Pineapple Track is a walk along Dunedin’s skyline with magnificent views of the city and Taieri Plains. It passes through the tussock country above the tree line of Flagstaff Hill.

Accommodation: Bentley’s Hotel, Dunedin. (B)

Day 12 Dunedin – Te Anau (walking 1-2 hours)

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin and a visit to historic Larnach Castle. Travel south through Balclutha and the farming town of Gore. Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago and continue to Te Anau, the gateway to the Fiordland National Park.

Accommodation: Quality Hotel, Te Anau. (B)

Day 13 Milford Sound – Queenstown (walking 3-4 hours)

Travel south towards Fiordland, with scenic stops at the Eglinton Valley and the Mirror Lakes, through the Homer Tunnel and to the Chasm for a short walk through the Temperate Rain Forrest before arriving at Milford Sound. Enjoy a 1.5hour cruise on the waters of this wonderful fiord, which flows, right to the Tasman Sea, with views to Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Drive to the beautiful town of Queenstown. Take the Queenstown Hill Time Walk, as the name indicates, the 1.5km long Queenstown Hill Time Walk is built to show the past, present and future of Queenstown and the area around Lake Wakatipu. After the 500 metre climb you are rewarded with a 360 view of some of the main landmarks of the Queenstown area. You will see The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, parts of Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River.

Accommodation: GoldenRidge, Queenstown, 2 nights. (B)

Day 14 Queenstown

A day at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions of Queenstown. You could try the famous Shotover Jets; take a trip across Lake Wakatipu. Ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for magnificent views. Or just simply relax and enjoy scenery. (B) (HD)

Day 15 Fri: Queenstown/Fox Glacier (walking 1-2 hours)

A visit to Arrowtown, a colorful township that used to be gold mining town, then onto the famous Kawarau River where you can try bungy jumping. A quick stop at lakeside town of Wanaka before climbing over the Haast Pass, through the Mount Aspiring National Park view the wild mountain and forest scenery. We reach Tasman Sea and continue north along the coastal road to Fox Glacier for a walk to the terminal face.

Accommodation: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. (B)

Day 16 Punakaiki/ Christchurch (walking 2-4 hours)

After breakfast we take the Lake Matheson walk. Famous for mirror views of Mounts Aoraki/Cook, Tasman and LaPerous. Lake Matheson is nestled in ancient forest, five kilometres west of the Fox Glacier township in the Westland Tai Pountini National Park and the The Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. After the walk why not take a helicopter flight with a glacier landing (weather permitting). Later continue north along the rugged coast to Hokitika and Punakaiki to see the Pancake Rocks. Across the Southern Alps through Arthur`s Pass to Glenthorne Station, which is a 14,000 hectare working station farming fine wool sheep, beef cattle and red deer. It has many interesting historical and geological features, accessed by many kilometres of farm tracks. These tracks and the surrounding environment make Glenthorne Station one big “adventure playground” for guests to enjoy in many ways. Farm staff are happy to show you where to go for your mountain biking and walking adventures. Many excellent fishing lakes and rivers can also be accessed throughout, and adjacent to, the station.

Day 17 Depart Christchurch

Drive to Christchurch. Short city tour, transfer to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight (B)

Price; $2990 for twin share, single supplement $960

Dates: 20Jun2011, 10AUG 2011, 10SEP 2011, 10OCT, 25OCT2011
10NOV, 25NOV2011, 10DEC2011, 6JAN20112, 25JAN2012, 5FEB2012

Included:

*Waitangi Treaty House
*Beautiful Bay of Island
* Urupukapuka Island Archaeological Walk.
*Kauri forest and museum
*Waitomo Glow-worm Grotto tour
* Red Forest walk
* Maori Hungi Dinner and Show
*Wai–O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
* Maunganui Summit Track
*Tour of Te Papa
*Inter-Island Cruise across Cook Strait
* Salmon tasting
* The Pineapple Track
*Larnach Castle tour
* Milford Sound Cruise
*Queenstown Hill Time Walk
* Lake Matheson Walk
* Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
* Fox Glacier Walk
* 16 Breakfasts
* Twin share accommodation
*1 night on a working farm

Not included:
*air fare from Australia. We can provide retourn flight for $199 + dep tax from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. From other destintions please check with us.
*insurance
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Day 01 Hanoi arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, you are warmly welcome by our guide who then escorts you to your hotel. After short check in procedures.

Day 02 Ha Noi city tour – Night train to Sapa (B/L)

8:00 Start full day Hanoi city tour: Visit to HCM complex including Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (closed on Mondays and Fridays mornings), Presidential palace – a beautiful original colonial building, HCM’s house on stilts, One pillar pagoda; the Temple of Literature which has been known as the first university of the country; Ethnology Museum – an informative museum about Vietnam cultural diversity; “Hanoi Hilton” prison – where the US airmen were kept during 1964-1973; a Complex of The Hoan Kiem Lake. One hour cyclo ride around the Hanoi Old Quarter to observe daily life of and enjoy shopping. Water puppet show to end the day. Take night train to Sapa.

Day 03 Sunday/Saturday/ Tuesday market days – Sapa (B/L)

Arrival at the station around 6:00 – breakfast prior to transfer to a local colorful market.

Unlike markets in the busy cities, Hill tribes markets are of special functions. The colorful hill tribes converge here not for exchanging produces, goods only, but also for meeting with their relatives, the former lovers (by the married) or looking for life partners (by the young). Besides, eating and drinking are indispensable activities of the markets.

Transfer to Sapa for hotel check in. Free at leisure. O/n in Sapa.

Day 04 Sa Pa – Ha Noi (B/D)

Free morning for interacting with the locals gathering at the town market.

After check-out, you will be transferred to the vicinity of Sapa to Muong Hoa valley where black H’mong, Red DZao, Zay live. 4 km easy trek is good chance to have close-up view of daily lifestyle of the local tribes in two villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. Back to Sapa with stop on route for visiting and interacting with smart Red Dzao who possess incredibly good command of spoken English before proceeding Lao Cai for night train back to HN.

Day 05 Ha Noi – Ha Long (B/L/d)

05:30 Upon arrival in Hanoi in the early morning, Breakfast in the local restaurant. We then travel overland to Ha Long bay for 2 days package overnight on board. 12:00 embark the cruise boat.

Ha Long bay is definitely an outstanding natural beauty which has been been well known not only in Vietnam but worldwide also. The rock formations are wonderful with variously shaped islets which many of them contain fabulous caves full of colorful stalagtites and stalagmites. The caves, floating villages, beaches are really indispensable to a complete trip. Your trip will commence with an extravagant welcome seafood lunch while the boat is navigating around the magnificent islets reflecting in emerald water to reach a floating village where the locals live on fishing offshore or raising fishes in cages.  Especially, the cruise boat would take you to the best cave in Ha Long bay, Sung Sot or Surprising cave before a short walk on a beach from which you can do a moderate exercise by taking four hundred steps to reach island’s top for panoramic view of the bay. Dinner and Overnight on board. ( Note: Different cruise ships offer different itineraries)

Day 06 Ha Long – Ha Noi – Hoi An (B)

Keep cruising around the bay for further discovering of the fantastic natural beauty. Brunch is served around 9 O’clock. 11:00 disembark the cruise ship with check out procedures including settling your bills.

Drive back to Hanoi for catching night flight to DADANG. Upon arrival, met and transferred to hotel in HOI AN for check in. O/n in Hoi An.

Day 07 Hoi An (B)

The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese with Chinese and Japanese influences. There is plenty to see in this delightful town, including the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market. Today we include these sights on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past.

Day 08 Hoi An – SGN + city tour (B)

Free at leisure till transfer back to airport for flight to da NANG. O/n in SGN.

Day 09 Sai Gon – Me Kong (B/L)

Take a full day trip to the watery world of the Mekong Delta  – Vinh Long province. Boat trip to visit Cai Be floating market(the unique picture of Mekong Delta: activities of selling & buying on Mekong Rivers)

Stop at cottage industry village: See how to make Pop rice, Coconut candy, Rice paper and also see local activities. Travel on natural canals to An Binh island.

Visit the bonsai garden, taste tropical fruits, try Mekong rice wine, have photos taken with pet python.Bike on narrow paths of the villages. Have lunch at the orchard. Relax in the hammocks under the shade of longan trees. Take a rowing boat on the natural canals. Visit potteries & brick kilns. Finish the boat trip! Back to Ho Chi Minh city. O/n in SGN.

Day 10 Sai Gon – Cu Chi – Sgon (B/L/d)

After breakfast, Leave SGN for Cu Chi tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are located approximately 30 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City in Cu Chi district. This district is known nationwide as the base where the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968.
The Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200 km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The tunnels are between 0.5 to 1 m wide, just enough space for a person to walk along by bending or dragging. However, parts of the tunnels have been modified to accommodate visitors. Back to SGN for lunch.

13:30 City tour including: War museum which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War, and is a major tourist attraction, Reunification Palace which was the workplace of the President of South Vietnam & was then known as Independence Palace. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient & the General Post Office, the ancient & with French colonial architecture style. Dinner on cruise ship.

Day 11 Sai Gon – PHN (B,D)

AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Take tourist bus (7:00AM – 13:00PM)

PM: On arrival, you would be met and be transferred to visiting:  The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred shrine in the country; the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, which provides an interesting view over the environs. Visit Killing field. O/n in PHN.

Day 12 Phom Penh – Siem Reap (B,D)

Morning transfer to bus station for departure to Siem Reap (0800:13:00). Upon arrival at bus station you are met and transfer to your hotel. Visit famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. After that, visit Bakheng Temple, and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill. O/n in Siem Reap.

Day 13 Siem Reap (B,L)

AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Drive out of city to Angkor Thom to discover the impressive Angkor Thom: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas Temple. We go to local restaurant for lunch.

PM: You also visit Angkor Ruin: Thommanon, Chao Say Tevoda, Takeo, Banteay Kdey, Sras Srong and we continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. O/n in Siem Reap.

Day 14 Siem Reap departure (B)

Free at leisure till transfer back to airport for flight home.
This are fully conducted tours from Australia when there is minimum 10pax.
Tour dates; 11May2011, 12Jun2011, 12Jul2011, 14AUG2011, 15Sep2011, 10Oct2011, 10Nov2011

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Day 1 Auckland
Arrive Auckland. Transfer to your hotel. For travelers arriving before 15.00 short city tour, including driving up Mt Eden (ancient volcano) for a spectacular view of the city. Drive on panoramic boulevard to Mission Bay, back to city and Queen St.
Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel. Auckland.

Day 2 Waitomo Caves/ Rotorua
Drive south through the Waikato district to Waitomo. At the Waitomo Caves experience a guided tour and boat ride of the incredible Glow-worm Grotto lit by thousands of tiny glowworms. In the afternoon stop at the famous Big Apple Restaurant for lunch, before traveling to Rotorua.
Enjoy an evening with traditional Maori culture and entertainment with sumptuous buffet dinner, followed by a performance by Maori dancers.
Accommodation: Ventura Inn Suites, Rotorua, 2 nights. (B)

Day 3 Rotorua
Depart at 08.00am for Wai–O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. You will see lots of thermal activities, mud pools and Knox Geyser erupting at 10.15am. Drive back to Rotorua for a leisurely walk through Red Forest where you see giant sequoias. Opportunity to visit Rainbow Springs where you will view the Kiwis or maybe take a swim at hot Polynesian Spa. Free time this afternoon. (B)

Day 4 Rotorua/ Wellington
This morning depart Rotorua, traveling south before stopping to view Huka Falls. Next stop will take your breath away with view of Lake Taupo – New Zealand’s largest freshwater lake with Mt Ruapehu behind. We travel south along the lake and on to Desert Road past volcanic plateau of World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park. Stop for lunch in Taihape – gumboot capital of NZ. Continue through the Capiti Coast and into the capital city Wellington. City tour will include drive up Mt Victoria for a spectacular view of the city, visit to Te Papa National Museum.
Accommodation: Comfort Inn, Wellington. (B)

Day 5 Wellington/Christchurch
This morning join the inter-island cruise across Cook Strait and into the tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound, to Picton on the South Island. Travel along the rugged coast to Kaikoura, where you will stop to see NZ fur seal colony. Continue driving to the beautiful city Christchurch.
Accommodation: TheGarden Hotel, Christchurch. (B)

Day 6 Christchurch – Mt. Cook
In the morning brief city tour, before traveling south over Canterbury Plains. Stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue towards Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain. Maybe take an optional scenic flight over Mt Cook Mountain (weather permitting).
Accommodation: Twizel. (B)

Day 7 Mt. Cook/ Dunedin
In the morning stop at the salmon farm to taste some smoked salmon. Follow the Waitaki Valley, passing hydroelectric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore. Travel through Oamaru and the East Coast to Moreoki where we stop to see strange boulders on the beach. Continue south to Dunedin, the most Scottish NZ town.
Accommodation: Bentley’s Hotel, Dunedin. (B)

Day 8 Dunedin – Te Anau
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin a visit historic Larnach Castle. Travel south through Balclutha and the farming town of Gore. Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago and continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park.
Accommodation: Quality Hotel, Te Anau. (B)

Day 9 Milford Sound
Travel south towards Fiordland, with scenic stops at the Eglinton Valley and Mirro Lakes, through the Homer Tunnel and to the Chasm for a short walk in Temperate Rain Forrest before arriving at Milford Sound. Enjoy a 1.5hour cruise on the waters of this wonderful fiord right to the Tasman Sea, with views to Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Drive to beautiful town of Queenstown

Accommodation: Goldenridge, Queenstown, 3 nights. (B)

Day 10-11 Queenstown
2 days at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions of Queenstown. You could try famous Shotover Jets; take a trip across Wakatipu Lake. Ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for a magnificent view. Or just simply relax and enjoy scenery. (B) (HD)

Day 12 Queenstown/Fox Glacier
Visit to Arrowtown, a colorful township that used to be gold town than on to famous Kawarau River where you can try bungy jumping. Through the Kawarau Gorge with a stop at the famous fruit shop with amazing variety of fruit and honey. Quick stop at lakeside town of Wanaka before climbing over the Haast Pass, through Mount Aspiring National Park and wild mountain and forest scenery. We reach Tasman Sea and continue north along the coastal road to Fox Glacier.
Accommodation: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. (B)

Day 13 Punakaiki/ Christchurch
This morning you will take a walk to Fox Glacier. After that why not take a helicopter flight with glacier landing (weather permitting). Than continue north along the rugged coast to Hokitika and Punakaiki and see the Pancake Rocks. Across the Southern Alps through Arthur`s Pass on Glenthorne Station which is a 14,000 hectare working station farming fine wool sheep, beef cattle and red deer. It has many interesting historical and geological features, accessed by many kilometres of farm tracks. These tracks and the surrounding environment make Glenthorne one big “adventure playground” for guests to enjoy in many ways. (B)

Day 14 Christchurch
Drive to Christchurch and transfer to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight (B)

Price: $2540 in double room. single supplement $890

Included:
*Waitomo Glow-worm Grotto tour

* Maori Hungi Dinner and Show
*Wai–O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
*Tour of Te Papa
*Inter-Island Cruise across Cook Strait
* Salmon tasting *Larnach Castle tour
* Milford Sound Cruise
* 3 nights in Queenstown
* Lake Matheson Walk
* Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
* Fox Glacier Walk
* 12 Breakfasts
* Twin share accommodation
*1 night on a working farm

Not inclueded:
Flights from Australia, you can have them with us from $199 retourn + tax

Inssurance

Cancellations:
Up to 30 days prior to departure – a charge of 25% of the tour cost
14 – 29 days prior to tour departure – 50% of the tour cost is payable
7 – 13 days prior to tour departure – 70% of the tour cost is payable.
2 – 6 days prior to tour departure – 85% of the tour cost is payable.
Within 24 hours prior to tour departure – 100% cancellation fee applies.

Departs;
23Jun2011, 13AUG 2011, 13SEP 2011, 13OCT, 28OCT2011
13NOV, 28NOV2011, 13DEC2011, 9JAN20112, 28JAN2012, 8FEB2012

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Day 01: Australia – Beijing

Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China in the evening. Our tour guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Day 02: Beijing (B.L.D)Highlights: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square. After that, enjoy free shopping at fresh-water pearl complex return to hotel for a rest before dinner followed by a spectacular Kungfu (Martial Art) performance in the evening.

Day 03: Beijing (B.L.D)Highlights: Ride in three wheel rickshaws through Beijing’s Hutong area experiencing life as a Beijing local. Enjoy lunch with a Beijing family in a traditional four walled home. Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven This evening, you are invited to a Peking Duck banquet at Quanjude Restaurant.

Day 04: Beijing (B.L.D)Highlights: Badaling Great Wall and also the Ming Tombs. On the way, visit the jade factory where you can buy some souvenirs., stop to visit the Olympics Stadium (visit inside if it is open to public by then). Enjoy a buffet dinner at Leopard seafood buffet this evening.

Day 05: Beijing – Xian (B.L.D)Fly to Xian in the morning, Upon arrival, visit the well-preserved City walls, Grand Mosque and Muslim street. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner and the Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening.

Day 06: Xian (B.L.D)Highlights: Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Visit Xian Art Ceramics & Lacquer Factory

Day 07: Xian – Guilin (B.L.D)Highlights: Shanxi Provincial Museum, Large Wild Goose Pagoda, Afterwards transfer to airport for your flight to Guilin, a city hailed by many as the most beautiful place in China. Upon arrival, met and transferred to hotel.

Day 08: Guilin – Yangshuo (B.L.D)Highlights :Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Lijiang River for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The journey downstream to Yangshuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery. Sightsee at Yangshuo West Street. Free shopping at Colored Glaze Factory ,After dinner, enjoy the large-scale live performance on the Li River: The Impression Sanjie Liu directed by film director Zhang Yimou, who is directed the opening ceremony of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Day 09: Yangshuo – Guilin – Shanghai (B.L.D)Highlights: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave. After dinner, you are transferred to airport for your flight to Shanghai, the largest commercial and financial centre of China. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel.

Day 10: Shanghai – Wuzhen – Hangzhou (B.L.D.)Highlights :En-route you will visit Wuzhen Stay overnight in Hangzhou.

Day 11: Hangzhou – Shanghai (B.L.D.)Highlights Take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the Yellow Dragon Cave, taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1 tea plantation. Then drive back to Shanghai and stay overnight in Shanghai.

Day 12: Shanghai (B.L.D)Highlights : Bund , to visit the former concessions areas and narrow streets of the Old Town – Shikumen. Zhou Enlai Residence. After climbing the Oriental Pearl Tower (second floor), you will attend a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening.

Day 13: Shanghai (B.D)After breakfast, you will be free without guide and driver, You will have your buffet dinner in your hotel.

Day 14: Shanghai – Australia (B)You are at leisure until transfer to the airport to fly home.

Price Includes:

1. All entrance fees listed in itinerary.

2. Professional individual Spanish-speaking guide & driver + air-conditioned vehicle.

3. Meals as indicated in the itinerary. B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner.

4. Hotel accommodations (standard room, twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary.

5. Round trip transfers between airports or railway stations and hotels.

6. Service charge & Government taxes.

7. Flight from Beijing to Xian, Xian to Guilin and Guilin to Shanghai with tax included. Economic class.

Price Excludes:

1. Personal expenses.

2. Visa fees.

3. Excess baggage charges.

4. Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.

5. Any meals that are not specified.

6. Tips or gratitude to guides or drivers.

7. Travel insurance.

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Add air fare  from: SYD,MEL,BNE for only $199 rt

Day 1  Arrive Auckland
On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Afternoon at leisure. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink .  Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel , Auckland.

Day 2  Auckland/Bay of Islands
Depart Auckland and travelnorth with stops at magnifient Kauri forrest. You will see  Tane Mahuta – imposing giant kauri tree, estimated to be 2000 years old. Than on to kauri Museum and  to the beautiful Bay of Islands .  On arrival visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore.  Accommodation: Hotel Paihia,Bay of Islands, 2 nights. (B)

Day 3 Bay of Islands
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the Bay of Islands today. There are many activities to choose from (B)

Day 4  Bay of Islands/ Auckland
This morning join a catamaran cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett . Weather permitting, travel through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ . This afternoon return to Auckland , the ‘City of Sails’.
Accommodation: Auckland City, Auckland. (B)

Day 5  Waitomo Caves/ Rotorua
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland, drive up Mt Eden for a panoramic view  of the city. Jurney south through the Waikato district to Waitomo. At the Waitomo Caves experience a guided tour and boat ride of the incredible Glow-worm Grotto . This afternoon travel to Rotorua . Enjoy an evening of fun and laughter and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture and entertainment. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, followed by a powerful performance of the Haka, a dazzling display of Poi dance and melodious songs of custom.
Accommodation:Sudima Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6  Rotorua
After breakfast drive to thermal wonderland Wai o Tapu, where you enjoy dazzling display of  nature. See Lady Knox Geyzernad bubling pools with hot mudd. Back to Rotorua for  a guided tour  and share the beauty and history of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve . Watch Maori craftsmen perform the traditional art of whakario (wood carving), and visit a meeting house. Wander amidst pools of boiling mud and geysers of all sizes! Opportunity to visit Rainbow Springs to view the Kiwis and the Rainbow Farm Show enjoy an entertaining look at life on the farm. Free time this afternoon. (B)

Day 7  Rotorua/ Wellington
This morning depart Rotorua, travelling south to Wairakei and on to Taupo , in the very heart of the North Island. Stop to view mighty Huka Falls, stop at the  shoreline of Lake Taupo for  break and good coffy.   Continue through the rich dairy farming lands of Manawatu to the coast and into the capital city Wellington .
Accommodation: Quality Hotel, Wellington. (B)

Day 8 Wellington/Picton
Enjoy a tour around Wellington .  Free time to visit Te Papa , New Zealand’s National Museum. This afternoon join the inter-island cruise across Cook Strait and into the tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound , before arriving at the pretty fishing village of Picton on the South Island.
Accommodation: Beachcomber, Picton (B)

Day 9  Picton/ ChristchurchTravel along the rugged coast to Kaikoura , where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional whale watching flight. This afternoon continue to the beautiful city Christchurch .
Accommodation: The Garden  Hotel, Christchurch. (B)

Day 10  Mt. Cook
Travel over the colourful, patchwork plains of Canterbury. Visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd . Continue past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain . Time to take an optional scenic flight over this mighty mountain (weather permitting). Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. (B)

Day 11  Mt. Cook/ Dunedin
Follow the Waitaki River , passing hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore. Travel through Oamaru which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone. Continue south to Dunedin , founded by Scottish settlers.
Accommodation: Bentley’s Hotel, Dunedin. (B)

Day 12 Tue: Dunedin
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin and the opportunity to visit historic Larnach Castle. Travel south through Balclutha and the farming town of Gore. Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago and continue to Te Anau , situated on the shores of Lake Te Anau .
Accommodation: Quality Hotel, Te Anau. (B)

Day 13  Milford Sound
Travel south towards Fiordland , and through the Homer Tunnel , a tunnel one mile long and completely hand hewn. Stop briefly at the Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound . Enjoy a cruise on the waters of this natural wonder, with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls standing high above you. Accommodation: GoldenRidge , Queenstown, 2 nights. (B)

Day 14 Queenstown
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Your Tour Director will happily advise on the optional activities available. Tonight ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for a delicious buffet dinner . (B,D)

Day 15  Queenstown/Fox Glacier
Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown , a colourful township steeped in local history. Follow the course of the fast flowing Kawarau River through the Kawarau Gorge .Climb over the Haast Pass , which winds its way through Mount Aspiring National Park and dramatic mountain and forest scenery. Continue north alongthe coastal road to Fox Glacier .
Accommodation: Fox Glacier Hotel,Fox Glacier. (B)

Day 16  Punakaiki/ Christchurch
This morning you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). This afternoon continue north along the rugged coast to Punakaiki and see the Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Across the Southern Alps through Arthur`s Pass on Glenthorne Station which is a 14,000 hectare working station farming fine wool sheep, beef cattle and red deer.
Accommodation: Glenhorne Station, Christchurch. (B)

Day 17 Sun: Depart Christchurch
Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine train over the Southern Alps (please request at time of booking). You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight (flights to depart anytime). (B)
Price: $2890 in twin room, single supplement $960
Dates: 20Jun2011, 10AUG 2011, 10SEP 2011, 10OCT, 25OCT2011
10NOV, 25NOV2011, 10DEC2011, 6JAN20112, 25JAN2012, 5FEB2012

Included:

*Waitangi Treaty House
*Beautifull Bay of Island
*Kauri forrest and museum
*Waitomo Glow-worm Grotto tour
* Maori Hungi Dinner and Show
*Wai–O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
*Tour of Te Papa
*Inter-Island Cruise across Cook Strait
* Salmon tasting
*Larnach Castle tour
* Milford Sound Cruise
* 3 nights in Queenstown
* Lake Matheson Walk
* Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
* Fox Glacier Walk
* 16 Breakfasts
* Twin share accommodation
*1 night on a working farm

Not included:
*air fare from Australia. We can provide retourn flight for $199 + dep tax from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. From other destintions please check with us.

Up to 30 days prior to departure – a charge of 25% of the tour cost
14 – 29 days prior to tour departure – 50% of the tour cost is payable
7 – 13 days prior to tour departure – 70% of the tour cost is payable.
2 – 6 days prior to tour departure – 85% of the tour cost is payable.
Within 24 hours prior to tour departure – 100% cancellation fee applies.
Booking Form and Conditions
info@orbisexpress.com.au